Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Embossed YSL Logo Square Wallet
Bifold Wallet / Small Leather Good · Yves Saint Laurent (now Saint Laurent under Kering). Tier: Luxury. This specific piece represents the legacy era of M. Saint Laurent.
Collection: YSL Rive Gauche / Vintage Accessories Line. Permanent collection variant from the late 20th century.
Style
Bifold Wallet / Small Leather Good
Brand
Yves Saint Laurent (now Saint Laurent under Kering). Tier: Luxury. This specific piece represents the legacy era of M. Saint Laurent.
Material
Pebbled calfskin leather with debossed logo detailing. Machine-stitched perimeter with standard folded edge finishing.
Dimensions
Approx. 10cm x 10cm (4" x 4"). Standard square bifold size.
Description
A classic piece of YSL history, this square bifold wallet features the iconic Cassandre logo in a playful, scattered debossed pattern. The vibrant teal leather is representative of the bold color palettes often used by Yves Saint Laurent during the late 20th century.
Key Features
Scattered debossed YSL logos; square bifold silhouette; pebbled grain leather texture; tone-on-tone peripheral stitching.
Material & Construction
Pebbled calfskin leather with debossed logo detailing. Machine-stitched perimeter with standard folded edge finishing.
Color & Pattern
Teal / Petrol Blue. Monogram pattern featuring the iconic 'Cassandre' YSL logos scattered across the exterior in a debossed relief.
Hardware Details
No external hardware. The internal likely features a metallic snap or zipper pull in gold-tone brass, typical of this era.
Interior Description
Matching teal leather lining. Typically includes a bill compartment, card slots, and a coin pouch with a snap or kiss-lock closure.
Closure Type
Bifold fold-over closure with an internal snap for the coin section.
Strap & Handle Details
None (Handheld wallet)
Craftsmanship Details
Features uniform machine stitching and deep, balanced logo debossing. The leather quality is high-grade calfskin, though it has suffered from environmental exposure.
Authentication Indicators
The YSL logo geometry appears consistent with authentic Cassandre spacing. Stitching is straight, though the corner wear and surface texture suggest long-term use without conditioning.
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in France or Italy. Produced in YSL-contracted leather ateliers during the house's independent/Rive Gauche era.
Era & Period
Vintage / Late 1980s to early 1990s. This period favored heavy branding and the iconic Cassandre logo designed in 1961.
Age Estimate
Circa 1990-1995 based on the leather treatment and specific debossing style.
Cultural Significance
Represents the democratization of luxury in the 90s where accessible leather goods became status symbols for a wider audience.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Visible darkening and color loss on the top left and bottom right corners. The leather shows signs of surface moisture damage or heat-related 'bubbling' near the top edge. Moderate structural softening.
Value Estimate
$100 - $225 USD. Value is reduced by the visible corner damage and surface discoloration.
Care & Maintenance
Requires leather cleaning and color restoration (re-pigmentation) on the worn edges. Store in a cool, dry place and use a leather conditioner to prevent further cracking.
Similar Handbags
Saint Laurent Monogram Grain de Poudre Wallets (modern equivalent with metal hardware) or Dior Oblique Vintage Wallets.
Interesting Facts
The 'YSL' logo was designed by the artist Adolphe Mouron Cassandre in 1961 and remains one of the most recognizable monograms in fashion history.